Vilna Shul, Boston’s Center for Jewish Culture

The Vilna Shul is Boston’s only Jewish historic site. Located on Beacon Hill, it tells the story of Boston’s Jewish Community.

The Vilna Shul, Boston’s Center for Jewish Culture, is the last remaining immigrant era synagogue in the city of Boston. Built in 1919, it has become the place for people from around Boston and around the world to connect with the Boston Jewish historical, cultural and spiritual experience. By weaving together Jewish history, culture, and spirituality, the Vilna Shul energizes a sense of American Jewish pride and creates an approachable space to discuss Judaism.